SOLUTION: A sum of $1170 is to be divided between two people in the ratio of 7 to 8. How much does each person receive?

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Question 702495: A sum of $1170 is to be divided between two people in the ratio of 7 to 8. How much does each person receive?

Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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Ratio of 7 to 8 means in this case 7 parts for one person and 8 parts for the other person. This is 7+8=15 total parts. Now you just use the fraction obtained using these 15 parts.

One person receives 1170%2A%287%2F15%29 dollars and the other person receives 1170%2A%288%2F15%29 dollars.